Report on the Climate of Arizona: With Particular Reference to Questions of Irrigation and Water Storage in the Arid Region (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260102288 ISBN 13: 9780260102287

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Synopsis

A clear, data-driven look at Arizona’s climate and how it shapes irrigation and water storage in the arid West.

This report surveys the climate of Arizona and surrounding arid regions with a practical focus. It compiles rainfall, temperature, evaporation, and related data to show how climate affects irrigation needs and water storage. The work emphasizes that arid-region conditions vary by drainage basin and boundary, and that broad generalizations don’t fit every location. It frames climate as a tool for investors, settlers, and policymakers concerned with settling and developing water resources.

• Learn how climate data informs irrigation decisions and reservoir planning
• See how different counties and valleys manage water with ditches, wells, and storage
• Explore real-world examples of gardens, crops, and orchards under irrigation
• Understand why storage and distribution are crucial in the arid Southwest

Ideal for readers of historical climate studies and anyone interested in the practical challenges of irrigation and water storage in arid regions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260102288
• ISBN 13: 9780260102287
• Binding: Hardcover